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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:AUTOMOTIVE SERVICER-BUS DRIVER
SCHOOL DISTRICTSCode:830035 5LP
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 2

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs routine servicing and maintenance on automotive equipment and operates school buses for transporting students; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties require the exercise of judgment in the safe operation of a school bus and in performing various unskilled tasks involving the maintenance of automotive equipment.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Operates a school bus on a regular schedule.
2.Services automobiles, buses, trucks, and other mobile equipment with proper lubricants, and replenishes gas, oil, and water.
3.Inspects and services batteries, changes oil filters, and cleans or changes air filters.
4.Drains and refills crankcases and checks and lubricates transmissions, differentials, and rear axle housings.
5.Repairs tires, mounts them on wheels, and inflates them to recommended pressures.
6.May inspect vehicles for mechanical defects and assist in repairs and mechanical maintenance.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Considerable knowledge of the operation of buses.
2.Knowledge of tools and equipment used in motor vehicle maintenance work.
3.Knowledge of automotive equipment.
4.Ability to determine by inspection of automotive equipment need for grease, oil, water, and gasoline.
5.Ability to assist in making minor mechanical repairs.
6.Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
1.Completion of eighth grade education
and
One year of satisfactory experience as a gas station attendant;
or
2.Satisfactory completion of a high school or vocational automotive shop course.






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SCHOOL DISTRICTSTitle:AUTOMOTIVE SERVICER-BUS DRIVER
Code:830035 5LP
Page:2 of 2



Training and Experience (continued)
Necessary Special Requirement
Continuing possession of a valid New York State Driver's license with no convictions for moving violations during the past year and appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age.

NOTE:Candidates must satisfy all requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.


8/23/88
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